Azipod® Gearless Propulsion

More profitable business with reliable

and efficient operations
Azipod® – State-of-the-art gearless
steerable propulsion system
Versatile Azipod propulsion can
be fitted to most ship types. It is
the designed solution for global
maritime operations delivering high
reliability and improved operational
and environmental efficiency.
For more than 25 years, Azipod
propulsion has set electric propulsion
trends. Azipod propulsion has made
vessel operations safer and more
environmentally friendly, has reduced
vessel life cycle costs and has
given both merchant shipping and
offshore operators increased vessel
performance. Azipod propulsion also
enables several benefits and cost-
efficiency for shipyards and the whole
shipbuilding process.
Today, more than 5,000MW of Azipod
power has been ordered for various
Azipod® increases ship availability to another level. Vessels
equipped with Azipod® have a >99% availability on average.
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ship types. The electric drive motor
of Azipod propulsion is located in a
submerged pod outside the ship hull.
A ship with Azipod propulsion does not
need rudders, long shaft lines or stern
transversal thrusters.
Azipod CRP (Contra-Rotating Propeller) is the
designed solution for fast ferries and provides
fuel savings of up to 20% compared to a
conventional propulsion system
How Azipod® improves
your business:
− − Up to 20% more energy efficiency
With reduced fuel consumption and
life cycle costs.
− − Environmentally friendly propulsion
system
Lower fuel consumption reduces
emissions. A minimal need for
lubricants reduces potential leaks.
Azipod propulsion also allows the use
of biodegradable lubricants.
− − Reliable solution
Simple gearless design and heavy-
duty tests before solution acceptance.
− − Safe and maneuverable
Even the largest vessels can be
maneuvered with decimeter accuracy.
Narrow harbors can be entered
quickly and safely.
Our broad offering of gearless Azipod®
propulsion units and thrusters

Azipod propulsion covers propulsion unit needs from

1.5MW up to more than 22MW. With single, twin, triple,
multiple or hybrid propulsion unit combinations, all
propulsion power requirements can be fulfilled in an
energy and cost efficient way. The nozzle versions are
available for high thrust applications. Ice-strengthened
versions are available for heavy arctic or icebreaking
operations.

Azipod DO for ship applications for powers 1.5–7MW

Azipod CO for ship applications Azipod XO for ship applications for Azipod DZ for high thrust applications
for powers 1.5–4.5MW powers 7–22MW for powers 1.5–7MW

Azipod CZ for high thrust applications Azipod VI for different ice classes Azipod ICE for different ice classes
for power 1.5–4.7MW for powers 5–17MW for power 2–5MW

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Reliable and efficient power for several
ship types

Azipod propulsion has created
tangible fuel savings for ship
operators, opened new seaways in
the arctic seas and enabled huge
ships to enter narrow harbors with
agile, safe and fast maneuvering. It
has gathered operational experience
in demanding conditions in hot
tropical waters and freezing arctic
environments with over 12 million
operation hours.
High reliability and reduced fuel
consumption
Operational reliability and lower fuel
consumption bring numerous benefits
for most ship types.
High performance in demanding
conditions
Ice-going cargo vessels equipped with
Azipod propulsion can operate safely and
efficiently, even without icebreaker assistance.
Remarkably improved onboard comfort
Lower propeller vibration and noise
levels improve passenger comfort and
create a comfortable work environment
for the crew.
Excellent station keeping
characteristics
Azipod propulsion is good choice for
offshore DP vessels like OSVs, OCVs,
and drilling ships and rigs.
Save space onboard
Azipod propulsion saves space inside
the vessel hull for greater design flexibility
that enables more cargo onboard.

Offshore supply vessel Normand Flower is equipped with 2 pcs Luxury yacht Grace E is powered with 2 pcs Azipod CO 1.6MW
2.3MW Azipod CO units propulsion units

High speed ferries Akashia and Hamanasu have CRP Azipod Arctic container vessel Norilsk Nickel with single 13MW Azipod VI
propulsion with 17.6MW Azipod V propulsion unit and 24.4MW propulsion
diesel driven propeller

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 Azipod propulsion is the suitable fit for all ship types that
enable electric propulsion – from new LNG carriers to ferries.

Icebreaker supply vessel Aleksey Chirikov is equipped with 2 pcs Semi-submersible drilling rigs Development
6.5MW Azipod VI propulsion units Driller I and II have both 8 pcs 3.2MW Azipod
CZ thrusters

Wind Turbine Installation vessels Pacific Quantum of the Seas has 2 pcs 20.5MW Azipod XO units
Orca has 4 pcs 3.4MW Azipod CO thrusters

Crude oil tanker Tempera with 16MW Azipod VI Icebreaking tug Polar Pevek with 2 pcs 5MW Azipod VI
propulsion units

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Flexibility and cost efficiency to
shipbuilding

Azipod propulsion brings clear
design, constructional and
installation benefits for the shipyard.
Most vessels with Azipod propulsion
can be built at the same cost level
as a corresponding vessel with a
conventional electric propulsion
system with a shaft.
Improved freedom of ship general
arrangement
General arrangement can be made more
suitable for the shipyard’s construction
process, and more efficient ship design
and increased payload can be achieved.
Straightforward and simple installation
The pod unit – motor, shaft line,
bearings, seals and propeller in one
unit – is easy to install, reducing
installation work compared to a
conventional shaft line system or a
mechanical z-drive.
Easy noise and vibration
management
Due to the inherent characteristics of
the electric propulsion and the gearless
Azipod thruster design, noise and
vibration management is easy.
Late stage installation
The Azipod propulsion unit can be
installed in the vessel at a very late
stage – just before ship launching.
This means improved cash flow for the
builder as the parts are delivered to the
yards right on time.

ABB Marine and Ports consults ship owners, ship builders

and ship designers at the concept design phase to get
the best advantage of Azipod propulsion concept.
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Taking safety and productivity to the next
level with ABB’s integrated operations
and global service network

ABB’s Integrated Operations center takes ship support to the next level

ABB Marine and Ports’ worldwide
professional service network ensures
high availability and operation at high
performance with lower life cycle
costs.
We have a comprehensive service network
in all main shipping hubs. Specialized
Regional Propulsion Products service
centers offer local support in main
operating areas.
Integrated Operations
ABB’s Integrated Operations solutions
bring the shipping industry into the
connected age helping ship owners and
operators to optimize operations, reduce
maintenance and simplify ship design.
The result is more stable operations and
lower costs. Integrated operations are all
about the connected vessel – connecting
your ships to the HQ, to ABB’s integrated
operations center, and to a wealth of
experience and data that can optimize
the operations of every single vessel.
Preventive maintenance programs
Committed, long-term maintenance
programs for predictable and reduced
costs.
Modernizations
Latest technology upgrades resulting in
improved fuel efficiency and performance.
Operator training
Full benefits of the Azipod propulsion
best practices – such as safe, timely and
fuel efficient harbor maneuvering.
On-call services and spare parts
On-call services with professional service
engineers and comprehensive spare part
services.
Condition monitoring services
Enhanced operation support with remote
condition analysis of Azipod propulsion
unit resulting in better availability and
efficiency.

Always on global service network with 750 service

experts globally in 28 main maritime hubs enable
support anywhere in the world – at any time.
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